Early Christian writer (130-202). Wrote Against Heresies, in which he says affirms the validity of the four gospels, and also makes the following comment on the Gospel of Matthew: "Matthew also issued a written Gospel among the Hebrews in their own dialect, while Peter and Paul were preaching at Rome, and laying the foundations of the Church."

The legal father of Jesus (not physical), husband of Mary, descendant of David.

Jewish historian from the 1st century A.D. Mentions Jesus Christ in his writings.

Hebrew term for assembly, people of God

Phrase used only by Matthew to refer to the new spiritual realm established by Jesus. Matthew uses this phrase without the name "God" to follow the Jewish custom of avoiding using His name.

Greek word (transliteration) for "Lord."

Matthew's other name

Old Testament liberator who appeard with Elijah at the transfiguration of Jesus.

Name given to Jewish groups who believe that God would not intervene to establish His kingdom until Israel became obedient in keeping the Law

Early Christian writer (185-232 AD), who argued that only the four gospels we now have were authentic. Eusebius quotes him as saying, "The four Gospels...are the only indisputable ones in the Church of God under heaven."